13 September 2020

LIVE: Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester City are set to host Brighton & Hove Albion in the second round of fixtures in the Women’s Super League at their academy ground at 2pm. 

The hosts will be looking to build on their performance following last week’s 2-0 win over newly-promoted side Aston Villa. 

City will now also have the help of England internationals Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood, who both recently signed for the side. 

Brighton & Hove Albion also came away with a win in their first game of the season against Birmingham City and will be eager to face City in the top flight. 

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Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

64 min: Taylor is really showing here the strength and depth he has at his disposable. 

Brighton make further changes as Nora Heroum replaces Kaagman.

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

71min: Seagulls striker Jarrett gets a fantastic run as she nearly beats captain Houghton in line with the goal. But City’s defence back her up and deny her entry into the attacking box. 

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

73 min: City miss yet another cross, the goals are just not coming as Walsh continues to have an excellent game. 

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

75 min: City make some more subs! 

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

77 min: Greenwood and Kelly line up a perfect goal but it’s shot high. 

Powell will be pleased with her side’s performance so far. 

Kelly has a strike at goal but Walsh has her head in the game and is letting nothing past her. 

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

79 min: With just over ten minutes to go, both side’s have failed to find the back of the net. A huge positive for Brighton proving that their new signings and training has impacted their performance as a squad. 

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

81 min: Brighton don’t look out of their depth in the slightest. 

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

85 min: Jill Scott gives Brighton a corner after a tackle at the top of defensive box.  Bronze showcases her experience from the French league and leads the team under pressure with just five minutes to go. 

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

87 min: Greenwood takes City’s corner, and this could be there last chance to score.

Nothing! A goal-kick to Brighton.

Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

88 min: Brighton dig deep to get a goal but it is not strong enough to get past Roebuck. 

Both teams are acting frantic and desperate to get a goal. Jarrett for Brighton remains calm under pressure, but City get a touch. 

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